GARRY MONK will answer an SOS from Swansea boss Michael Laudrup less than three months after almost quitting the club.

Centre-back Monk has revealed he was close to joining Bristol City in August after being told by Laudrup he would not be a first choice at the Liberty Stadium.

But Swansea’s captain stayed put following a back injury and is likely to be called on to replace the suspended Ashley Williams for the Capital One Cup quarter-final against Middlesbrough tomorrow.

Monk, 33, said: “Being totally honest, I probably would have gone. The manager made it clear that I’m not going to play. It was difficult to take. But instead of moping about I got my head down, worked hard and hoped for a chance.”